Türkiye showcases naval defense innovations at Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026

The four-day Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 exhibition concluded at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli, highlighting Türkiye's growing naval defense capabilities and domestic maritime technology. Jointly organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation from August 20 to August 23, the event featured a wide array of military hardware, uncrewed platforms, and specialized tech competitions.

Defense firm FNSS introduced its modular uncrewed amphibious assault vehicle, the İ-ZAHA, engineered to operate alongside crewed units and mitigate personnel risk during high-danger beach landings. Meanwhile, the Turkish Navy displayed the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft equipped with modern combat systems, low radar signature engineering, and top speeds reaching 40 knots. The event also hosted dedicated technological challenges focusing on uncrewed surface and underwater vehicles.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Daily Sabah, Defence Turk, TRT Haber.